General Counsel

• Provide senior-level legal counsel to the European executive team, influencing strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting OKX Europe, including cryptocurrency regulations (e.g., GDPR MICA, PSD2, MIFIR, MiFID II), financial services law, and cross-border legal obligations.
• Partner with global legal, compliance, and business teams to implement cohesive strategies across jurisdictions.
• Anticipate legal and regulatory risks, proactively offering solutions to protect and advance the business.
• Oversee corporate governance, including subsidiaries, board and shareholder matters, and statutory filing obligations.
• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation programs across the EU entity.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel for complex matters, including litigation, regulatory investigations, and high-value contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor arrangements.
• Oversee the legal aspects of new product launches, token offerings, and crypto-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, finance, and operations teams to ensure legal compliance while supporting rapid business growth.
• Establish and maintain legal policies, playbooks, and frameworks that enable scalable, risk-managed operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment of team priorities with business objectives, balancing risk management with operational agility.
• Drive process efficiency within the legal function, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to improve outcomes.
• Serve as primary legal liaison with EU regulators, external counsel, and industry associations.
• Support licensing, registration, and regulatory approvals across the EU.
• Advise on cross-border legal matters, ensuring alignment between OKX’s global strategy and local regulatory obligations.

Deputy General Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Deputy General Counsel